On the morning of Jan. 17, 2016, Ronald Allen Johnson passed away peacefully at his home after a three-year battle with cancer. He was 62. Ron (R.J.) was born on April 19, 1952 to Carl and Shirley (Higley) Johnson. He will be remembered as a loving father, husband, and friend.

He was a lumberyard foreman at Hooley Building Supply Inc. (Tillamook). Previously he was a commercial waterproofer and worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Music was Ron’s greatest passion. He was a drummer, singer and guitar player, and enjoyed performing with his wife and friends in the Dusty Trail Band.